A cutting board assembly that includes a plurality of anti-slip support assemblies that maintain usability of at least one of the opposing surfaces of the cutting board assembly for cutting operations and which maintain a sanitary and cleanable construction of the cutting board assembly. Each support assembly includes first and second support bodies that are constructed to engage one another and cooperate with discrete through-holes that are formed in the body of the cutting board. Each support assembly includes an anti-slip layer that protrudes above the discrete cutting surface and sealingly cooperates with the walls of the discrete through-holes to maintain a sanitary and cleanable condition of the cutting board assembly. The body of the cutting board assembly is constructed to withstand exposure to high temperature conditions associated with use thereof.
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8. A cutting board assembly comprising: a body formed of a cutlery friendly material and that defines opposing cutting surfaces; a plurality of openings formed through the body between the opposing cutting surfaces; and a support assembly engaged with at least one of the plurality of openings, each support assembly comprising: a first base and a second base that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another; an anti-slip layer formed about an end of at least one of the first base and the second base and constructed to be compressed into a wall of a respective one of the plurality of openings when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another; and wherein each of the plurality of openings that receives a support assembly are further defined as stepped openings and each stepped opening has a larger cross-sectional area adjacent a respective one of the opposing cutting surfaces and a smaller cross-sectional area between the larger cross-sectional areas and a shoulder formed therebetween.
1. A cutting board assembly comprising:
a cutting surface defined by a body; and at least one support assembly that cooperates with a through-hole formed through the body, the at least one support assembly comprising:
a first base and a second base that are constructed to cooperate with one another when engaged with the through-hole formed in the body from respective opposing directions, at least one of the first base and the second base having a radially extending barb and the other of the first base and the second base having a catch that is constructed to engage the barb during axial translation of the first base relative to the second base to prevent axial translation of the first base relative to the second base in an opposing axial direction when the barb is engaged with the catch; and
an anti-slip layer formed over at least an exposed portion of at least one of the first base and the second base and compressed into engagement with a first surface and a second surface of the body defined by the through-hole to provide a first sealed interaction and a second sealed interaction that are spaced from one another and both located inward relative to the cutting surface of the body when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another.
14. A cutting board assembly comprising:
a body that defines opposing cutting surfaces;
a plurality of openings formed through the body between the opposing cutting surfaces; and
a support assembly engaged with at least one of the plurality of openings such that opposing ends of the support assembly extend outward beyond a respective one of the opposing cutting surfaces of the body when the support assembly is engaged with the at least one of the plurality of openings, each support assembly comprising:
a first base and a second base that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another;
an anti-slip layer formed about an end of at least one of the first base and the second base and constructed to be compressed into a wall of a respective one of the plurality of openings when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another to provide a first sealed interaction and a second sealed interaction that are spaced from one another; and
wherein at least one of the first base and the second base includes a radially extending barb and the other of the first base and the second base includes a catch that is deflectable in a radial direction during axial translation in a first axial direction of the barb relative to the catch and is biased in an opposing radial direction into interfering engagement with the barb when the first base is engaged with the second base and prevents axial translation in an opposing axial direction therebetween.
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This invention relates generally to food preparation equipment and, more particularly, to a cutting board assembly that is constructed to resist slippage during use, withstand usage at elevated temperatures customary to cooking operations, and that complies with regulatory sanitation and cleaning requirements associated with use of such devices.
Cutting boards are well known in the art as being useful in food preparation operations. Cutting boards are commonly configured to maintain the integrity of the cutting edge of cutlery while protecting underlying counter surfaces from both the mess associated with the food preparation activities as well as damage by interaction with the cutlery. Cutting boards are provided in a variety of sizes, shapes, and configurations that are commonly configured for suitability with an intended operation or food preparation sequence.
Some cutting board configurations can present significant issues with respect to the development of bacteria upon the cutting surface. That is, during use, cut marks and other abrasions can render the cutting surface susceptible to less than desirable cleaning and/or removal of juices or foodstuff particulates between uses. Discontinuities and/or deviations in the cutting surface of the cutting board from a unitary body increase the potential for the ingress of foodstuffs, the propagation of bacterial growth, and/or tend to detract from or otherwise complicate the cleaning and sanitation operations. As such, many cutting boards are commonly provided as a body having a unitary or homogenous material and a generally planar construction. Unfortunately, such approaches present several additional drawbacks.
In an attempt to mitigate propagation and/or generation of bacteria associated with use of such cutting boards, others provide cutting board systems that are configured for single use or otherwise disposable when the cutting surface is penetrated. Such configurations are less than economical as a majority of the material associated with formation of the cutting board remains unaffected by degradation of the cutting surface. Still further, as alluded to above, current cutting boards, particularly when used in commercial kitchen environments, require frequent replacement when cutting grooves or gouges are deep enough to become difficult to clean or become more susceptible to harboring of bacterial contamination.
Depending on the degree, severity, or number of discontinuities in a cutting surface, continued use of a degraded cutting surface can result in a violation of many applicable health codes and can often result in disciplinary action by health inspectors associated with commercial kitchen operations. Many operators maintain their cutting boards through re-surfacing or planing processes in an effort to extend the usable life of the cutting board in compliance with applicable food health inspector criteria. As disclosed further below, integrally formed or non-serviceable anti-slip features or structures can frustrate the ability to service the underlying cutting board in an economical manner.
When provided in a single body construction wherein an entirety of the cutting board is formed from a cutlery friendly material, such constructions are generally highly susceptible to unexpected or unanticipated translation of the cutting board relative to support surfaces, such as countertops or the like, during usage for food preparation operations. Recognizing such a shortcoming, others provide cutting board assemblies having one or more supports or feet associated with at least one side of the cutting board and which increase the frictional interaction with the support surface. Unfortunately, such approaches present additional concerns that can detract from consumer acceptance of the same. For instance, such supports can be associated with the cutting surface in a manner such that only one planar side of the cutting board is usable for cutting operations and/or serviceable. Use of the surface equipped with the supports as a cutting surface presents additional opportunities to damage the supports and/or exposure of the same to the foodstuffs being processed and can frustrate desires of the user to periodically resurface the cutting board surface to improve the service life associated therewith.
Recognizing such shortcomings, various cutting board assemblies include discrete supports that are integrally formed with one or both sides of the cutting board during manufacture of the cutting board assembly. As disclosed above, such methodologies can detract from the ability to recondition the cutting surfaces after periods of heavy use associated with the same. That is, such approaches further leave the discrete supports exposed to the cutting activities and are generally formed in a non-repairable or serviceable manner should the same be damaged during use of the cutting board for cutting operations. Further, damaged or otherwise degraded support surfaces tend to present interstitial crevices or the like that further complicate cleaning operations and increase the potential for undesired bacterial propagation. Still further, any errors incurred during the manufacturing process can result in waste of not only the time and material associated with formation of the discrete supports but the entirety of the generally higher cost material of the body of the cutting board.
In addition to the concerns above associated with providing a secure non-slip interaction of the cutting board with an underlying support surface and providing a construction that allows the cutting board assembly to retain the desired regulatory cleaning and hygiene compliance, an additional concern of cutting board construction relates to the ability of the cutting board assembly to withstand elevated temperatures customary to cooking operations. Some cutting board assemblies require the cooling of foodstuffs immediately after cooking operations prior to the placement of the foodstuffs relative to the cutting board. Such requirements can detract from efficient kitchen operations and detract from food preparation preferences. Unfortunately, some cutting board systems require such delays to maintain the desired sanitary condition of the cutting board and associated supports due to the nature of the construction of the cutting board assemblies.
Accordingly, there is a need for a cutting board system that is relatively inexpensive to manufacturer or produce, easy to service and/or maintain in a useable condition, provides multiple cutting surfaces, provides slip resistant support of the cutting board regardless of which cutting surface is in use, satisfies regulatory compliance associated with hygiene and sanitation, is constructed to tolerate exposure to higher temperatures without degradation of the cutting surface and/or the operational integrity of the supports associated therewith; can be serviced and/or resurfaced to accommodate continued use of the same in a cost effective manner; and/or solves other problems associated with the manufacture, service, and/or use of the cutting board.
The present invention discloses a cutting board assembly that resolves one or more of the shortcomings disclosed above. One aspect of the present application discloses a cutting board assembly that includes a plurality of anti-slip support assemblies that maintain usability of the opposing surfaces of the cutting board assembly for cutting operations and which maintain a sanitary and cleanable construction of the cutting board assembly. Each support assembly includes first and second support bodies that are constructed to engage one another and cooperate with discrete through-holes that are formed in the body of the cutting board. Each support assembly includes an anti-slip layer that protrudes above the discrete cutting surface and sealingly cooperates with the walls of the discrete through-holes to maintain a sanitary and cleanable condition of the cutting board assembly. The cutting board assembly is constructed to withstand exposure to high temperature conditions associated with use thereof without degradation of the performance of the anti-slip structures.
Another aspect of the present application that is useable or combinable with one or more of the above aspects, features, and/or objects discloses a cutting board assembly having at least one cutting surface defined by a body constructed of a cutlery friendly material. At least one support assembly cooperates with a through-hole formed through the body between a first cutting surface and a second cutting surface. The support assembly includes a first base and a second base that cooperate with one another when engaged with the through-hole formed in the body from respective opposing directions. An anti-slip layer is formed over at least an exposed portion of each of the first base and the second base when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another.
A further aspect of the present application that is useable or combinable with one or more of the above aspects, features, and/or objects discloses a cutting board assembly having a body formed of a cutlery friendly material and that defines opposing cutting surfaces. A plurality of openings are formed through the body between the opposing cutting surfaces. A support assembly is engaged with each opening and each support assembly includes a first base and a second base that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another. An anti-slip layer is formed about an end of each of the first base and the second base and is constructed to be pressed and/or compressed into a wall of a respective one of the plurality of openings when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another.
Yet another aspect of the present application that is useable or combinable with one or more of the above aspects, features, and/or objects discloses a method of forming a cutting board that includes forming a body of a cutlery friendly material and that defines a first cutting surface and preferably a second cutting surface that is opposite the first cutting surface. A plurality of through-holes are formed through the body between the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface. At least one of the through-holes is stepped so that at least one stepped through-hole has a larger diameter portion nearer each of the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface. A first support body and a second support body are provided that engage one another when introduced to one another from opposing sides of body. At least a portion of the first support body and the second support body is wrapped with an anti-slip material that extends proud of a respective one of the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface and is pressed into engagement with the larger diameter portion of the stepped through-hole when the first support body and the second support body are engaged with one another and secured to the body via the stepped through-hole.
These and other aspects, features, objects, and/or advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description, claims, and accompanying drawings.
A clear conception of the advantages and features constituting the present invention, and of the construction and operation of typical mechanisms provided with the present invention, will become more readily apparent by referring to the exemplary, and therefore non-limiting, embodiments illustrated in the drawings accompanying and forming a part of this specification, wherein like reference numerals designate the same elements in the several views, and in which:
In describing the embodiments of the invention which are illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, it is not intended that the invention be limited to the specific terms so selected and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose. The various features and advantageous details of the subject matter disclosed herein are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments described in detail in the following description.
Illustrative embodiments of cutting board assembly in accordance with various aspects of the present invention are shown in
That is to say, cutting surface(s) 24, 26 is preferably conducive to cut resistance and is cutlery “friendly” to mitigate premature degradation of the sharpened edge of the cutlery due to interaction of the blade with a respective one of cutting surface(s) 24, 26. For instance, cutting surfaces 24, 26 of body 22 can be formed of one or more of a polypropylene co-polymer or similar type material, a polypropylene mono-polymer or similar type material, a high-density polyethylene or similar type material, and/or one or more combinations thereof. In a preferred aspect, body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 is constructed in a homogenous manner between cutting surfaces 24, 26. It is further appreciated that although body 22 associated with forming cutting surfaces 24, 26 is preferably formed in a homogenous manner, it is further appreciated that surfaces 24, 26 can be constructed of either the same or dissimilar cutlery friendly materials.
Preferably, body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 is constructed of resin impregnated pulp materials that are subjected to temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to adhere discrete layers of the pulp material into a unitary body. Constructed in such a manner, cutting board body 22 is capable of withstanding exposure to greater temperature conditions, and for greater durations, than cutting board bodies formed of the polypropylene type materials disclosed above. Although cutting board assemblies manufactured of the polypropylene type materials allows for concurrent molding of the anti-slip support structures, the manufacturing processes attenuate to the formation of the body of the cutting board assembly of resin impregnated pulp materials renders injection molding of the anti-slip supports impractical if feasible or possible.
Body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 is defined by a perimeter 28 that bounds a first or top side associated with first cutting surface 24 and second cutting surface 26 that is generally opposite first cutting surface 24. Although shown as having a generally continuous, uninterrupted, or closed cross section shape within the perimeter bounded by perimeter 28, when support assemblies 34 are engaged therewith, it is appreciated that body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 may include other perforations or cutouts associated with defining handles and/or hangers associated with facilitating hanging storage and/or handheld transport of cutting board assembly 20 during use of the same. A plurality of feet, supports, or support assemblies 34 are secured to body 22 within an area bounded by perimeter 28. Preferably, support assemblies 34 are disposed proximate perimeter 28 such that a majority of the area of body 22 bounded by perimeter 28 is available for cutting operations without interference with discrete support assemblies 34 with cutlery being associated therewith.
Still referring to
As disclosed further below, an exterior exposed surface of each support assembly 34 is preferably constructed of a material, such as silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic type materials, that is selected to mitigate slippage between cutting board assembly 20 and an underlying support surface, such as countertop 66 or the like, during use of cutting board assembly 20. Preferably, at least an outward facing surface or end portions 48, 50 are constructed of a slip resistant resilient thermoplastic material such as a styrenic block copolymer (TPS, SBS, TPE's, or SBC) material, a thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (TPO, TPOE, TPE-o) material, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU, TPUE) material, a thermoplastic copolyester (TPC, TPE-E, Co-PE) material, and/or preferably of a thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) material. Although cutting board assembly 20 is shown having a construction wherein the cutting board assembly is flippable or reversible so as to provide multiple cutting surfaces, it is appreciated the cutting board assembly 20 can be constructed with a series of anti-slip resilient end portions associated with only one of the generally planar opposing sides of body 22.
Turning now to
Preferably, diameters 80, 82 are similar to one another within customary manufacturing tolerances although it is appreciated that they need not be. It should be appreciated that the similar shapes associated with portions 74, 78 facilitates reversible cooperation of support assemblies 34 therewith as disclosed further below. A shoulder 86 and a land or seat 88 is defined by each of first portion 74 and third portion 78 of through-hole 70. Whereas shoulder(s) 86 extend in a direction generally aligned with axis 72, respective seats 88 extend in a crossing direction relative thereto. As disclosed further below, the various contours associated with each through-hole 70 cooperate with respective support assemblies 34 so as to provide a sealed interaction therewith. Although through-holes 70, and the discrete portions 74, 76, 78 associated therewith, are disclosed as having generally circular cross sectional shapes, it is appreciated that other through-holes shapes, and correspondingly shaped support assemblies, could be employed in a manner consistent with the present application.
A pair of posts or projections 94, 96 extend from an inward facing surface 98 of base 90. A barb or hook 100 is formed proximate a distal end 102 of one or more of projections 94, 96. Although shown as extending in opposing outward radial directions, it is appreciated that hooks 100 may be provided in other constructions and/or configurations such as an orientation wherein the hooks extend in a more generally inward oriented radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis of projections 94, 96. Projections 94, 96 are deflectable in generally inward respective radial directions, indicated by arrows 104, 106, relative to base 90. Base 90 is further defined by an outward radial edge 108 that extends between an upward facing surface 109 and the respective distal ends 102 associated with projections 94, 96. As disclosed further below, those portions of base 90 that are not overlapped with anti-slip layer 92 are preferably oriented in inward facing directions relative to an assembled support assembly 34.
Anti-slip layer 92 is defined by an outward radial edge 110 that extends in a generally downward axial direction, indicated by arrow 112, relative to upper facing end portion 48 thereof. In a preferred embodiment, radial edge 110 is oriented in a canted or slightly angled orientation relative to the axial direction of portion 38 such that an upward directed portion of the radial edge of layer 92 is slightly larger than an inward directed portion of the radial edge 110 of layer 92. Such a construction facilitates more convenient indexing of the respective support portions 38, 40 relative to an underlying through-hole 70 and pressing and/or compression of the radial edge 110 of layer 92 into sealing engagement with the upstanding portion of the wall of an associated through-hole 70 as disclosed further below.
Layer 92 further preferably defines an optional annular ridge 114 that extends in direction 112 relative to surface 98 of base 90. As shown in
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Layer 122 is defined by an outward radial edge 140 that extends between surface 50 and an annular ridge 142 defined thereby and which extends in a direction similar to post 126 of body 120. Ridge 142 extends to a terminal end 144 that is oriented radially inboard relative to edge 140 of layer 122. Like layer 92 of first support portion 38, layer 122 of second support portion 40 wraps around at least a portion of base 120. In a similar manner, outward radial edge 140 of layer 122 is also canted or oriented at an angle relative to axis 72 such that the outward facing surface of edge 140 has a slightly larger diameter than an inboard oriented portion of edge 140. Like edge 110, such a construction facilitates indexing of portion 40 relative to a through-hole and sealed interaction therewith at a location proximate the outward most interface between edge 140 and a respective through-hole 70.
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It should be further appreciated that, once engaged with one another, destruction of discrete support assemblies 34 is the only methodology available to effectuate separation of the respective support portions 38, 40 and/or dissociation of the discrete support assemblies 34 from a body 22 of an underlying cutting board assembly 20. When engaged with one another, distal ends 116 of ridges 114 and outward radial edge 110 of layer 92 engage a respective seat 88 and shoulder 86 of the respective portion 74, 78 of through-hole 70 and distal ends 144 of ridge 142 and outward radial edge 140 of layer 122 of second support portion 40 are pressed to engagement with the respective seat 88 and shoulder 86 of the opposing portion 74, 78 of the corresponding through-hole 70.
Forming anti-slip layers 92, 122 of a more pliable material than the respective bases 90, 120 of respective support portions 38, 40 allows pressing and/or preferably compression of the radial edges 110, 140 and the terminal ends 116, 144 of ridges 114, 142 of the respective first and second support portions 38, 40 with the respective seat 88 and shoulder 86 associated with a respective portion 74, 78 associated with a respective through-hole 70. Such a construction provides redundant or duplicative sealed interaction between respective anti-slip layers 92, 122 relative to the adjoining surfaces of body 22 and in a methodology that provides a sealed interaction proximate the laterally outward oriented interface of each support assembly 34 with the underlying body 22 of cutting board assembly 20. Such a construction mitigates the ingress of fluids and particulates at the radial interface of each support assembly 34 and body 22 of cutting board assembly 20. Such consideration further improves the ability to maintain a sanitary condition of cutting board assembly 20 during use as well as cleaning operations.
The snap-fittable cooperation between each first support portion 38 and second support portion 40 further reduces the potential for undesirable and/or unexpected separation therebetween. It should be further appreciated that the destroyable methodology associated with the removal or disengagement of the discrete support assemblies 34 from cutting board assembly 20 further accommodates reconditioning and/or repurposing cutting board assembly 20 in an economical manner. That is, rather than discarding a cutting board assembly due to degradation of either of the cutting surfaces 24, 26 or one or more of the discrete anti-slip support structures, cutting board assembly 20 can be expeditiously serviced and/or reconditioned via removal of the more economically producible support assembly, reconditioning of the cutting surfaces 24, 26 in a desired manner, and subsequent association and engagement of replacement support assemblies 34 with the reconditioned body 22 of the cutting board assembly. Such considerations tend to encourage users to recondition cutting board assembly 20 in a timelier manner rather than incur the undesired expense associated with replacement of the same.
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Although each of through-hole 70 and respective support assemblies 34 are shown as having generally circular cross-sectional shapes, is appreciated that through-hole 70 and support assemblies 34 may be provided in other cross-sectional shapes. It is further appreciated that end portions 48, 50 associated with the exposed portions of respective support assemblies 34 may be provided with an indication and/or designation, such as alternate shapes, colors, or indicia associated with providing an indication to the user as to the relative intended use or the particular foodstuffs intended to associated therewith, such as red meats, chicken, fish, vegetables and/or greens associated with use of the respective opposing cutting surfaces 24, 26 associated with the opposing sides of body 22 of cutting board assembly 20. Such a consideration mitigates the potential of cross contamination between foodstuffs prepared with cutting board assembly 20.
As disclosed above, it should be appreciated that the similar cross-sectional shapes associated with the discrete portions 38, 40 of each of support assemblies 34 and the corresponding respective portions 74, 78 of the respective through-holes 70 allows bidirectional cooperation of respective support assemblies 34 during engagement of respective support portions 38, 40 with one another and when engaged with body 22 of cutting board assembly 20. Such a consideration improves the expediency associated with assembly and/or servicing of cutting board assembly 20.
Preferably, each of body 22 and layers 92, 122 which collectively define the exposed surfaces of cutting board assembly 20 are constructed of materials able to withstand exposure to chemicals attenuate to customary cleaning processes and suitable for exposure and/or use in the preparation of food stuffs. Body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 is preferably constructed of a resin impregnated pulp material and is better suited to withstand exposure and/or use of the cutting board assembly 20 at elevated temperatures or high heat conditions, such as hot cookware, foodstuffs, or the like without appreciable thermal degradation or expansion thereof. Body 22 and support assemblies 34 are constructed to maintain the sealed interaction between each support assembly 34 and the underlying body 22 of cutting board assembly 20 and maintain the cleanable and sanitary nature thereof for repeated food preparation and cleaning sequences and to tolerate exposure or use of the cutting board assembly with high temperature foodstuffs and cooking devices.
Therefore, one embodiment of the present invention includes a cutting board assembly having a plurality of anti-slip support assemblies that maintain usability of the opposing surfaces of the cutting board assembly for cutting operations and which maintain a sanitary and cleanable construction of the cutting board assembly. Each support assembly includes first and second support bodies that are constructed to engage one another and cooperate with discrete through-holes that are formed in the body of the cutting board. Each support assembly includes an anti-slip layer that protrudes above the discrete cutting surface and sealingly cooperates with the walls of the discrete through-holes to maintain a sanitary and cleanable condition of the cutting board assembly. The cutting board assembly, including any anti-slip support assemblies associated therewith, is constructed to withstand exposure to high temperatures conditions associated with use thereof.
Another embodiment of the invention that includes or is useable or combinable with one or more of the above aspects, features, and/or objects of the above embodiments includes a cutting board assembly having at least one cutting surface defined by a body constructed of a cutlery friendly material. At least one support assembly cooperates with a through-hole formed through the body between a first cutting surface and a second cutting surface. The support assembly includes a first base and a second base that cooperate with one another when engaged with the through-hole formed in the body from respective opposing directions. An anti-slip layer is formed over at least an exposed portion of each of the first base and the second base when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another.
A further embodiment of the present invention that is useable or combinable with one or more of the above aspects, features, and/or objects of the above embodiments includes a cutting board assembly having a body formed of a cutlery friendly material and that defines opposing cutting surfaces. A plurality of openings are formed through the body between the opposing cutting surfaces. A support assembly is engaged with each opening and each support assembly includes a first base and a second base that snap-fittingly cooperate with one another. An anti-slip layer is formed about an end of each of the first base and the second base and is constructed to be pressed and/or compressed into a wall of a respective one of the plurality of openings when the first base and the second base are engaged with one another.
Yet another embodiment of the invention that is useable or combinable with one or more of the aspects, features, and/or objects of the above embodiments includes a method of forming a cutting board. The method includes forming a body of a cutlery friendly material and that defines a first cutting surface and preferably a second cutting surface that is opposite the first cutting surface. A plurality of through-holes are formed through the body between the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface. At least one of the through-holes is stepped so that the at least one stepped through-hole has a larger diameter portion nearer each of the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface. A first support body and a second support body are provided that engage one another when introduced to one another from opposing sides of body. At least a portion of the first support body and the second support body is wrapped with an anti-slip material that extends proud of a respective one of the first cutting surface and the second cutting surface and is pressed into engagement with the larger diameter portion of the stepped through-hole when the first support body and the second support body are engaged with one another and secured to the body via the stepped through-hole.
Although the invention has been herein shown and described in what is perceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments set forth above. Rather, it is recognized that modifications may be made by one of skill in the art of the invention without departing from the spirit or intent of the invention and, therefore, the invention is to be taken as including all reasonable equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appended claims.
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